Ladybugs in Michigan in May
Yes, May is a good month to see ladybugs in Michigan. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,223 of the 11,137 sightings logged across the year (11%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for ladybugs in Michigan
11%
of yearly sightings
1,223
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
11,137
verified records a year
April 4.6%, May 11%, June 27.1%. Busiest month is June at 27.1%.
11,137 verified observations of ladybugs in Michigan, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ladybugs are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
June
3,022 records (27.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 0.5% |
| February | 56 | 0.5% |
| March | 146 | 1.3% |
| April | 512 | 4.6% |
| May | 1,223 | 11% |
| Junepeak | 3,022 | 27.1% |
| Julypeak | 2,232 | 20% |
| Augustpeak | 1,499 | 13.5% |
| September | 1,030 | 9.2% |
| October | 894 | 8% |
| November | 371 | 3.3% |
| December | 97 | 0.9% |
Ladybugs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Asian Lady Beetle | 5,682 |
| Seven-spotted Lady Beetle | 1,100 |
| Spotted Pink Lady Beetle | 1,003 |
| Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 570 |
| Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle | 336 |
| Variegated Lady Beetle | 319 |
| Eye-spotted Lady Beetle | 296 |
| Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle | 248 |
In Michigan, May carries 11% of the year's ladybugs sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (27.1%) after. The busiest month is June (27.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The ladybugs most often recorded in Michigan are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which ladybugs you are most likely to see
- Asian Lady Beetle5,682 records
- Seven-spotted Lady Beetle1,100 records
- Spotted Pink Lady Beetle1,003 records
- Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle570 records
- Fifteen-spotted Lady Beetle336 records
- Variegated Lady Beetle319 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see ladybugs in Michigan in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,223 of the 11,137 verified ladybugs sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see ladybugs in Michigan?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for ladybugs in Michigan?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 11,137 verified observations.
Which ladybugs are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Asian Lady Beetle, Seven-spotted Lady Beetle and Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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